Carter launched BBC Introducing in June 2007 with its own stage at Glastonbury, as a way to lend previously unheard of support to new artists.

Under Carter’s leadership, over 40 BBC Introducing local radio shows have been launched, championing thousands of new artists including Florence and The Machine, James Bay, Jake Bugg and The 1975.

In addition to Introducing, Carter led the delivery of all of the BBC’s live music events and concerts across BBC Radio 1,Radio 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6 Music and Asian Network.

He oversaw events as Radio 1’s Big Weekend (which he started on Radio 1 following the end of the Radio 1 Roadshows), BBC Proms In Hyde Park, Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park and special BBC Radio concerts which have featured Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Rod Stewart., Eminem, Madonna and Muse among others.

He first joined Radio 1 in August 1997, and was named Editor, BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra Live Music & Events in 2007.

He leaves behind his current BBC role as Head Of Live Music, International and BBC Introducing.Music Business Worldwide